Branko Brkic on why journalism is a light we cannot lose

Ahead of World News Day 2025, Daily Maverick co-founder and Project Kontinuum’s Leader Branko Brkic speaks to Rebecca Davis about the crisis facing global media, from Africa’s “media deserts” to growing distrust in journalism. In this candid conversation, he asks: if not the media, then what? And despite the challenges, he insists there is hope, grounded in the decency of ordinary people and the resilience of journalists worldwide.Hosted by: Rebecca Davis Guest: Branko BrkicProduced by Emilie Gambade, Joel Seboa & Bernard KotzeOriginal Theme Music & Design by Bernard KotzeYou can listen to the podcast everywhere, including Spotify!Support journalism that protects democracy. Become a Maverick Insider. https://tinyurl.com/SupportDailyMaverick01:30 Project Kontinuum: An Overview 02:37 The Existential Threat to Civilization 03:11 The Role of Media in Crisis 03:46 Project Continuum's Mission 05:31 The Decline of Democracy and Media 06:17 The Urgency of Media Survival 07:10 World News Day: Importance and Impact 07:39 The Disappearance of News Media 11:27 Rebuilding Trust in Media 11:58 The Role of Social Media 15:47 Government and Consumer Roles in Supporting Media 21:44 Hope for the Future: Fighting for Truth Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.